Owner's. Manual. Built-In Microwave/ Monogram: We bring good things to life.

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1 Owner's Manual Built-In Microwave/ Convection ZMC1095 Oven Series Monogram: We bring good things to life.

2 Introduction Your new Monogram microwave/convection oven makes an eloquent statement of style, convenience and kitchen planning flexibility. Whether you chose it for its purity of design, practical cooking features or assiduous attention to detail--or for all of these reasons--you'll find that your Monogram microwave/convection oven's superior blend of form and function will delight you for years to come. The Monogram microwave/convection oven was designed to provide the flexibility to blend in with your kitchen cabinetry. The information on the following pages will help you operate and maintain your microwave/convection oven properly. For a listing of dealers---or if you have other questions-- please call the GE Answer Center ( ). Contents Adapter Plugs Aluminum Foil... 5 Appliance Registration... 3 Care and Cleaning Clock... 8, 9 Combination Cooking Combination Roast... 28, 29 Cooking by Temperature Cooking by Time Consumer Services Control Panel... 8, 9 Convection Cooking... 24, 25 Cooking by Temperature Cooking by Time Cooking Reference Guide Cookware and Accessories Extension Cords Features Grounding Instructions Light Bulb Replacement Microwave Cooking... 7, Add 30 Seconds Auto Defrost... 18, 19 Cooking by Temperature Cooking by Time... 14, 15 Cooking Complete Reminder Defrosting by Time Delay Start/Reminder Delayed Cooking Express Cook Feature Hold Time Kitchen Timer Microwaving Tips... 7 Power Levels... 7, 8, Sensor Beverage Sensor Cook... 22, 23 Sensor Cooking Control Guide Sensor Popcorn Sensor Reheat... 21,23 Sound Level Feature Model and Serial NumberLocation Oven Shelf... 5, 10, 12, , 31 Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy... 3 Problem Solver Safety Instructions Temperature Probe... 5, 8-10, 18, 25, , 32 Warranty What Your Oven Can Do Questions? Call GEAnswer Center Microwave power output of this oven is 800 watts. (IEC-705 Test Procedure) 2

3 HELP US HELP YOU... Before using your oven, read this manual carefully. It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new microwave oven properly. Keep it handy for answers to your questions. If you don't understand something or need more help, call: GE Answer Center hours a day, 7 days a week Write down the model and serial numbers. See the Features of Your Oven section for model and serial number location. These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that came with your microwave oven. Before sending in this card, please write these numbers here: Model Number Serial Number Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your microwave oven. If you received a damaged oven... Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the oven. Save time and money. Before you request service... Check the Problem Solver in this manual. It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself. PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY la_ Do Not Attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open-door operation can resuh in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safer 3 interlocks. (b) Do Not Place any object between the oven fi'ont face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces. (c_do Not Operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the: (1) door (bent I. (2) hinges and latches (broken or loosened). (3 _door seals and sealing surfaces. (d) The Oven Should Not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel. 3

4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: A WARNING-Toreduce the risk of burns, fire. electric shock, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy, follow basic precautions, including the following: Read and follow the specific Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy section on the previous page - This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See the Grounding Instructions section in the back of this manual. Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged power cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped. If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by General Electric Service. or an authorized service agent using a power cord available from General Electric. See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care and Cleaning section(sl of this manual. This appliance must only be serviced by qualified service personnel. Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination repair or adjustment. As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use corrosive To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity: chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This -- Do not overcook food. Carefu[ly attend microwave/convection oven is specificall 3 appliance when paper, plastic or other designed to heat or cook food. and is not combustible materials are placed inside intended for laboratory or industrial use. the oven to facilitate cooking. For best operation, plug this appliance into its own electrical outlet, to prevent flickering of lights, blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker. Do not mount this appliance over a sink. Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions. Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance. Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this product neat" water--for example. in a wet basement, near a swimming pool... near a sink or in similar locations. This microwave/convection oven is not approved or tested for marine use. Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave/convection oven surface when the oven is in operation. -- Remove wire twist-ties and metal handles from paper or plastic bags before placing them in the oven. Do not use your microwave/convection oven to dry newspapers. Do not use recycled paper products. Recycled paper towels, napkins and waxed paper can contain metal flecks which may cause arcing or ignite. Paper products containing nylon or nylon filaments should be avoided, as they may also ignite. Do not pop popcorn in your microwave / convection oven unless in a special microwave popcorn accessory or unless you use popcorn labeled for use in microwave ovens. -- Do not overcook potatoes. They could dehydrate and catch fire. causing damage to your oven. Do not operate the oven in microwave or combination modes while empty to avoid Do not immerse power cord or plug in water, damage to the oven and the danger of fire. If by accident the oven should run empty a Keep power cord away from heated surfaces. minute or two. no harm is clone. However. Do not let power cord hang over edge of table try to avoid operating the oven empty at all or counter, times--it saves energy and prolongs the life 4 of the oven.

5 -- Do not use the Sensor Features twice in succession on the same food portion. If food is undercooked after the first countdown, use MICRO COOK for additional cooking time. -- Do not use the oven for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils or food in the oven when not in use. -- If materials inside the oven ignite, keep oven door closed, turn oven off. and disconnect power cord. or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel. When using the convection or combination cooking functions, both the outside and inside of the oven will become hot. Always use hot pads to remove containers of food and accessories such as the metal accessory rack and temperature probe. Oversized food or oversized metal cookware should not be used in a microwave/convection oven because they increase the risk of electric shock and could cause a fire. Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can burn off the pad and touch electrical parts involving risk of electric shock. Do not use paper products when the microwave/convection oven is operated in the convection or combination mode. Don't defrost frozen beverages in narrow necked bottles especially carbonated beverages). Even if the container is opened. pressure can build up. This can cause the container to burst, possibly resulting in injury. Sometimes. the oven floor and walls can become too hot to touch. Be careful touching the floor and walls during and after cooking. Foods cooked in liquids (such as pasta_ may tend to boil over more rapidly than foods containing less moisture. Should this occur, refer to the Care and Cleaning section(s) for instructions on how to clean the inside of the oven. Thermometer--Do not use regular cooking or oven thermometers when cooking by microwave or combination. The metal and mercury in these thermometers could cause "'arcing" and possible damage to the oven. Do not use a thermometer in food you are microwaving unless the thermometer is designed or recommended for use in the microwave oven. Remove the temperature probe from the oven when not using it to cook with. If you leave the probe inside the oven without inserting it in food or liquid, and turn on microwave energy, it can create electrical arcing in the oven. damage oven walls and damage the temperature probe. Plastic cookware--plastic cookware designed for microwave cooking is very useful, but should be used carefullv. Even microwave-safe plastic may not be as tolerant of overcooking conditions as are glass or ceramic materials and may soften or char if subjected to short periods of overcooking. In longer exposures to overcooking, the food and cookware could ignite. For these reasons: 1) Use microwavesafe plastics only and use them in strict Use foil only as directed in this manual. compliance with the cookware manufacturer's TV dinners may be microwaved in foil trays recommendations. 2) Do not subject empty less than 3/4" high; remove the top foil cover cookware to microwaving. 3 }Do not permit and return the tray to the box. When using foil children to use plastic cookware without in the microwave oven. keep the foil at least complete supervision. 1" away from sides of the oven. Do not cover the shelf or any other part of the oven with metal foil. This will cause overheating of the microwave/convection oven..7_ " Cookware may become hot _" because of heat transferred from the heated food. Pot holders may be needed to handle the cookware. Cook meat and poultry thoroughlynmeat to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 160 F and pou [try to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 180 F. Cooking to these temperatures usually protects against foodbome illness. Do not boil eggs in a microwave oven. Pressure will build up inside egg yolk and will cause it to burst, possibly resulting m injury.,'continued next page, 5

6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS continued J /0- Foods with unbroken outer "skin" such as potatoes, sausages, tomatoes. apples, chicken livers and other giblets, and egg yolks (see previous caution) should be pierced to allow steam to escape during cooking. SAFETY FACT--Superheated water. Liquids. such as water, coffee or tea. are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present. THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID. To reduce the risk of injury to persons: Do not overheat the liquid. -- Stir the liquid both before and halfwa) through heating it. -- Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks. -- After heating, allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container. t_' Hot foods and steam can cause _' burns. Be careful when opening Containers of hot food. including an_ " popcorn bags. cooking pouches and boxes. To prevent possible injuiy, direcl steam away from hands and face. Avoid heating baby food in glass jars, even with the lid off. Make sure all infant food is thoroughly cooked. Stir food to distribute the heat evenly. Be careful to prevent scalding when warming formula or breast milk. The container may feel cooler than the milk really is. Always test the milk before feeding the baby. Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use in microwave ovens. Check the package for proper use. "Boilable" cooking pouches and tightly closed plastic bags should be Slit, pierced or vented as directed by package. If they are not, plastic could burst during or immediately after cooking, possibly resulting in injury. Also, plastic storage containers should be at least partially uncovered because they form a tight seal. When cooking with containers tightly covered with plastic wrap. remove covering carefully and direct steam awa3 from hands and face. Use of the shelf accessory. -- Use pot holders when handling the shelf and cookware. They will be hot, Use extreme care when inserting a spoon -- Never use the shelf for microwave-only or other utensil into the container, cooking. Remove the shelf from the oven Some products such as whole eggs and sealed when microwave-only cooking. containersnfor example, closed glass jars-- -- Always place the shelf on the floor of the oven are able to explode and Should not be heated for convection and combination cooking. in this microwave oven. Such use of the microwave/convection oven could result in injur3. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS IF YOU NEED SERVICE... To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page in the back of this manual. We're proud of our service and want you to be pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive, here are two steps to follow for further help. FIRST, contact the people who serviced your appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. In most cases, this will solve the problem. 6 NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the detailsiincluding your phone numberito: Manager, Consumer Relations GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

7 MICROWAVING TIPS Make sure all cookware used in your microwave oven is suitable for microwaving. Most glass casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or china dinnerware which does not have metallic trim or glaze with a metallic sheen can be used. Some cookware is labeled "suitable for microwaving." If you are not sure if a dish is microwave-safe, use this test: Place in the oven both the dish you are testing and a glass measuring cup filled with one cup of water--set the measuring cup either in or next to the dish. Microwave 1 minute at high. If the dish heats, it should not be used for microwaving. If the dish remains cool and only the water in the cup heats, then the dish is microwave-safe. Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic wrap can be used to cover dishes in order to retain moisture and prevent spattering. Be sure to vent plastic wrap so steam can escape. Some microwaved foods reqnire stirring, rotating or rearranging. Steam builds up pressure in foods which are tightly covered by a skin or membrane. Pierce potatoes, egg yolks and chicken livers to prevent bursting. If you use a meat thermometer while cooking, make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens. VARIABLE POWER LEVELS (1-10) How to Change Power Level 1. Press MICRO COOK or TIME DEFROST. 2. Select cooking or defrosting time. 3. Press POWER LEVEL. 4. Select desired level Press START. Variable power levels Md flexibility to your microwave cooking. The power levels on your microwave oven can be compared to the surface units on a range. High (Power Level 10) or full power is the fastest way to cook and gives you 100% power. Each power level gives you microwave energy a certain percent of the time. Power Level 7 is microwave energy 70% of the time. Power Level 3 is energy 30% of the time. A high setting (10) will cook faster but may need additional attention such as frequent stirring, rotating or turning over. Most of your cooking will be done on High (Power Level 10). A lower setting will cook more evenly and with less attention given to stirring or rotating the food. Some foods may have better flavor, texture or appearance if one of the lower settings is used. You may wish to use a lower power level when cooking foods that have a tendency to boil over, such as scalloped potatoes. Rest periods (when the microwave energy cycles oft) give time for the food to "equalize" or transfer heat to the inside of the food. An example of this is shown with Power Level 3--the defrost cycle. If microwave enmgy did not cycle off, the outside of the food would cook before the inside was defrosted. Here are some examples of uses for various power levels: POWER LEVEL BEST USES High 10 Fish, bacon, vegetables, boiling liquids. Med-High 7 Gentle cooking of meat and poultry; baking casseroles and reheating. Medium 5 Slow cooking and tenderizing such as stews and less tender cuts of meat. Low 3 Defrosting without cooking; simmering; delicate sauces. Warm 1 Keeping food warm without overcooking; softening butter. 7

8 YOUR TOUCH CONTROL PANEL The touch control panel allows you to set the oven controls with the touch of a finger. It's designed to be easy to use and understand. With your new oven, you have several cooking options. In addition to microwave or convection cooking, you have combination cooking, which uses both methods. Also sensor microwave cooking (Sensor Cook) and sensor microwave defrosting (Sensor Defrost), and sensor combination temperature cooking (Combination Roast). Or you may make your own programs to suit your own cooking needs. 1. SENSOR POPCORN. Touch this pad to cook prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to 3.5 ounces. No need to touch START, the oven will start immediately. 2. SENSOR REHEAT. Touch this pad for quick reheating of prepared foods. No need to touch START, the oven will start immediately. 3. AUTO DEFROST. Touch this pad and food weight, then START. The oven automatically sets power levels and defrosting time. 4. MICRO COOK. Microwave for a selected amount of time using automatic Power Level 10 (High). 5. COMBINATION COOK. Touch this pad before entering desired oven temperature, then cook time or food temperature. Combination cooking uses alternating microwave and convection for maximum speed and browning. 6. CONVECTION COOK. Touch this pad before entering desired oven temperature, then cook time or food temperature. 7. EXPRESS COOK. Touch number pads 1 through 5 for 1 to 5 minutes of cooking. No need to touch START, the oven will start immediately. 8. POWER LEVEL. Touch this pad before entering another power level number if you want to change from automatic Power Level 10 (High) for cooking or Power Level 3 (Low) for defrosting. 9. DELAY START/REMINDER. Allows you to program your oven to begin cooking at a preset time of day--up to a 12-hour delay. The Reminder feature can be used like an alarm clock. 10. START. After all selections are made, touch this pad to start the oven. 11. DISPLAY. Displays time of day, time or temperature during cooking functions, doneness code words, preheat code words, power level being used, cooking mode and instructions. 12. SENSOR BEVERAGE. Touch this pad to heat or reheat a beverage. No need to touch START, the oven will start immediately SENSOR COOK. Touch this pad, number pad for desired code number, and START. The oven automatically microwaves at preprogrammed power levels and determines the proper amount of cooking time until the food is done and oven shuts off. 14. TIME DEFROST. Gentle thawing at automatic Power Level 3 (Low). 15. TEMP COOK/HOLD. Use the temperature probe to cook by using a preset temperature. When internal food temperature reaches 90 F, oven shows temperature until preset temperature is reached and holds temperature for up to 1 hour. 16. COMBINATION ROAST. Insert probe. Touch this pad (once for Medium, twice for Well), then START. The oven roasts meat with the automatic preset program. 17. NUMBER PADS. Touch these pads to program the microwave. 18. CLOCK DISPLAY ON/OFF. Touch the 0 number pad to turn the clock display on or oft'. The Clock Display On/Off feature cannot be used while a cooking feature is in use. 19. ADD 30 SECONDS. Press this pad for 30 seconds of cook time, to add 30 seconds to the cook time as it's counting down, or for an "instant on" for 30 seconds. 20. MINUTE. Use this with number pads to enter whole minutes. For example, for 6 minutes touch 6 and MINUTE. 21. CLEAR/OFF. When touched, it stops the oven and erases all settings except time of day. 22. SOUND LEVEL. Press the SOUND LEVEL pad. Press number pad 0, 1,2, or 3 then press START pad to change the sound level of the oven beeper. 23. KITCHEN TIMER. This feature uses no microwave energy while it functions as both a kitchen timer or as a holding period between defrost and time or temperature cooking. 24. CLOCK. Touch this pad to enter time of day or check time of day while microwaving. To set clock, first touch CLOCK pad and then enter time of day. For example, if time is 1:30, touch number pads 1,3, and 0 and "1:30" will appear in display. Then touch START or CLOCK. If you wish to reset or change time, simply repeat above process.

9 i,) MICR0WAVE CON_I_ I stteml_s When You Plug in the Oven The panel displays "88888" on the upper portion and all of the oven functions on the lower portion. After 15 seconds, all lights disappear and "RESET" appears in the upper portion. Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad, set the clock and oven is ready for use. This will happen any time there is a power outage. Temperature Probe "PROBE" Appears in the Display Probe has been forgotten when Combination Roast or Temp Cook/Hold function is being used. Probe is not securely seated in oven wall receptacle. Clock Display On/Off Feature The Clock Display On/Off Feature allows you to turn the clock display on or off without changing the time on the clock. Touch the 0 number pad to turn the clock display on or off. The Clock Display On/Off feature cannot be used while a cooking feature is in use. 9

10 FEATURES OF YOUR OVEN Do not use for microwave-only cooking $_ e 0 0 / / 1. Door Handle. Pull to open door. Door must be securely closed for oven to operate. 2. Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in oven. 3. Receptacle for Temperature Probe. Probe must be securely inserted into receptacle before oven will start any temperature or Combination Roast cooking. 4. Temperature Probe. Use with Combination Roast, Convection/Combination Cook and Temp Cook/Hold. 5. Shell'. The metal shelf must be in place on the oven floor when using convection or combination cooking. Remove the shelf when using microwaveonly cooking. 6. Touch Control Panel and Digital Display. For detailed information on each feature, see Your Touch Control Panel section. 7. Oven Floor. NOTE: Rating plate, oven light and oven vent(s) are located on the inside walls of the microwave oven. Cooking Complete Reminder (For all defrost and cook cycles except Temp Cook Hold) To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will display "End" and beep once a minute until you either open the oven door or touch the CLEAR/OFF pad. 10

11 WHAT YOUR OVEN CAN DO Cooking with your new oven offers a wide variety of food preparation options. Microwave cooking uses very short, high frequency radio waves. The movement of the microwaves through the food generates heat and cooks most foods faster than regular methods, while retaining their natural texture and moisture. Microwave cooking heats food directly, not the cookware or the interior of the oven. Reheating is easy and defrosting is particularly convenient because less time is spent in food preparation. Convection cooking constantly circulates heated air around the food, creating even browning and sealed-in flavor by the constant motion of hot air over the food surfaces. Your new oven also offers the option of combination cooking, using microwave energy along with convection cooking. You cook with speed and accuracy, while browning and crisping to perfection. You can use microwave cooking, convection cooking or combination cooking to cook by time. Simply preset the length of cooking time desired and your oven turns off automatically. Or you can cook by temperature, by these methods, using the temperature probe to determine the doneness by the internal temperature of the food. This method takes the guesswork out of cooking, shutting the oven off automatically when the food reaches the desired temperature. The Microwave Sensor Cooking Features (Sensor Cook, Sensor Reheat and Sensor Popcorn) do your microwave cooking for you. They are easy and convenient--just follow the step-by-step instructions in this manual. A sensor detects steam from the food and automatically adjusts cooking time and power level for best results. Do not use the Sensor Features twice in succession on the same food portion--it may result in severely overcooked or burnt food. If food is undercooked after the countdown, use MICRO COOK for additional cooking time. Combination Roast uses alternating microwave and convection to roast meats to perfection. Auto Defrost automatically sets the defrosting time and power levels for you. Enter the food weight in pounds and tenths of a pound and touch the START pad. The oven calculates the defrosting time and changes power levels during defrosting to give even defrosting results. The Delay Start/Reminder feature lets you program the oven to start cooking at a desired time, even if you're not at home. The Reminder feature can be used like an alarm clock. The following guide shows at a glance the difference between microwave, convection and combination cooking. Comparison Guide Microwave Convection Combination COOKING METHOD Microwave energy is distributed evenly throughout the oven for thorough, fast cooking of food. Hot air circulates around food to produce browned exteriors and seal in juices. Microwave energy and convection heat combine to cook foods in up to one-third less time than ovens, while browning and sealing in juices. HEAT Microwave energy. Circulating heated air. Microwave energy and circulating SOURCE heated air. HEAT Heat produced within food Heat conducted from Food heats from instant energy from CONDUCTION by instant energy penetration, outside of food to inside, penetration trod heat conducted from outside of food. BENEFITS Fast, high efficiency cooking. Aids in browning trod seals Shortened cooking time from Oven and surroundings do in flavor. Cooks some foods microwave energy, plus browning not get hot. Easy clean-up, faster than regular ovens, and crisping from convection heat. Read this guide to learn the many different things your Microwave/Convection/Combination Oven can do. You will find a wide variety of cooking methods _mdprograms designed to suit your lifestyle. 11

12 COOKWARE AND ACCESSORIES Cookware Heat-Resistant Glass, Glass-Ceramic (Pyrex? Fire King? Corning Ware _>etc.) Ceramic (Cookware with no metal trim) Metal Microwave Convection Combination YES YES YES YES YES YES NO YES NO Non Heat-Resistant Microwave-Safe Glass Plastics NO NO NO YES NO YES* Plastic Films and Wraps Paper Products Straw, Wicker and Wood YES NO NO YES NO NO YES NO NO *Use only microwave cookware that is sate to 400 E Cookware Convection Tips Cooking METAL PANS are recommended for all types of baked products, but especially where browning or crusting is import,'mt. Dark or dull finish metal p,'ms are best for breads,'rod pies because they absorb heat,'rod produce crisper crust. Shiny aluminum pans are better for cakes, cookies or muffins because these pans reflect heat and help produce a light tender crust. GLASS OR GLASS-CERAMIC casserole or baking dishes are best suited for egg and cheese recipes due to the cleanability of glass. Combination Cooking (;LASS OR GLASS-CERAMIC baking containers are recommended. Be sure not to use items with metal trim as it may cause arcing (sparking) with oven wall or metal accessory shelf, damaging the cookware, the shelf or the oven. HEAT-RESISTANT PLASTIC microwave cookware (sate to 400 F) may be used, but it is not recommended for foods requiring crusting or all-around browning, because the plastic is a poor conductor of heat. Microwave Convection Combination NO YES, YES, on the floor on the floor of the oven. of the oven. METAL SHELF The shelf is required for good air circulation and even browning when using Convection and Combination cook. Allow at least one inch between the pan and the walls of the oven for air circulation. 12

13 HOW TO USE THE KITCHEN TIMER The Kitchen Timer The Kitchen Timer has 3 timing functions: It operates as a minute timer. It can be set to delay cooking. It can be used as a hold setting after defrosting. The Kitchen Timer operates without microwave enmgy. Using a Holding Time The Kitchen Timer can also be used to program a "holding time" between microwave cooking functions. The time can range from 1 second to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. A holding or standing time may be found in some of your own recipes or in a cookbook. How to Time a 3-Minute Step 1: Touch KITCHEN TIMER pad. Phone Call Step 2: Touch number pad 3 and MINUTE pad (for 3 minutes and no seconds). Step 3: Touch START. Display shows time counting down. The timer signals when time is up. Programming Delayed Cooking To delay cooking up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds, touch either MICRO COOK, TEMP COOK/HOLD or COMBINATION ROAST and enter cook time, temperature or code. Touch KITCHEN TIMER and enter number of minutes to delay cooking. When delaying Temp Cook!Hold or Combination Roast cooking, be sure probe is in food. Touch START. Timer will count down to zero and cooking will begin. NOTE: Cooling fan comes on during delay time. How to Defrost, Hold and Micro Cook Let's say you want to defrost a frozen casserole for 15 minutes, hold for 10 minutes and then Micro Cook for 25 minutes. Here's how to do it: Step 1: Take casserole from freezer and place in oven. Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST pad. Step 3: Touch pads 1,5 and MINUTE for 15 minutes defrosting time. (Defrosting is automatically set on power level 3 but can be changed by touching the POWER LEVEL pad and the desired power level 1-10.) touching KITCHEN TIMER pad. Step 4: Set standing or hold time by Step 5: Touch 1,0 and MINUTE to hold for 10 minutes. Step 6: Touch MICRO COOK pad. Step 7: Touch 2, 5 and MINUTE for 25 minutes of cooking time. automatically performed, oven display Step shows8: instructions Touch START. entered As each and the function function. is When time is up, the oven signals flashes "End." and 13

14 COOKING BY TIME Micro Cook I Micro Cook allows you to microwave for a preset amount of time. Power Level 10 (High) is recommended for most cooking, but you may change this for more flexibility. See the Cooking Guide. To become better acquainted with time cooking, make a cup of coffee by following the steps below. Step h Fill a cup I, L[[ I ] 2/3 full of water, I It IIII add lteaspoon I 411[lll of instant coffee /11 I,_ IJtlIll[ and stir to dissolve. Use a cup that has IYJII I k/'/_) 111_ no metal decoration_/ja//_ ht_'._:=:_/_ and is microwave- I.#'/-_-/._j': safe (refer to 17 / " "7 _- Microwaving Tips section). Place cup in oven and close door. Step 2: Touch MICRO COOK. Step 3: Select your time. Touch pad 1 and MINUTE pad for 1 minute. Because automatic Power Level 10 is recommended for this cup of coffee, there is no need to change the power level. (If Power Level 10 is not appropriate, see "How to Change Power Level" below.) Step 4: Touch START. Step 5: When time is up, the oven signals and flashes "End". The oven, light and fan shut off. Step 6: Open the door. If you interrupt Micro Cook to check the food, simply close the door and press START to resume cooking. If there is not time remaining on the timer you must reset the timer to resume cooking. How to Change Power Level When Setting Micro Cook I 1. Press MICRO COOK. 2. Select cooking time. (6) (7_ (8) (9) _ 3. Press POWER LEVEL. 4. Select desired power level Press START. Using the Micro Cook II Feature The Micro Cook II feature lets you set 2 time cooking functions within one program. This is ideal if you want to change power levels during your cooking operations. Here's how to do it. Step 1: Place the food in the oven in a microwavesafe container and close the door. Step 2: Touch MICRO COOK. Step 3: Select your first cook time. For example, touch 2, 1 and 5 for 2 minutes and 15 seconds. Step 4: Now is the time to change the power level if you don't want full power for MICRO COOK. (Press POWER LEVEL. Select desired power level 1-10.) Step 5: Touch MICRO COOK again. Step 6: Set your second cook time. Step 7: Change the power level for MICRO COOK. (Press POWER LEVEL. Select desired power level 1-10.) Step 8: Press START. The microwave oven will start and the time set for "COOK TIME I" will count down. Also, "POWER 10" or the power level selected for "COOK TIME I" will be displayed. At the end of "COOK TIME I", the second power level is displayed and the time for "COOK TIME II" is shown counting down. When time is up, the oven signals and flashes "End." The oven, light and fan slmt oft'. Open the door. If you interrupt Micro Cook to check the food, simply close the door and press START to resume cooking. If there is no time remaining on the timer you must reset the timer to resume cooking. 14

15 The Express Cook Feature The Express Cook feature is a short-cut method to set time for 1-5 minutes at Power Level 10. To Express Cook your food or beverage: Touch a number pad (from 1 to 5) for 1 to 5 minutes of cooking at Power Level 10. For example, touch the 2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking time. No need to touch START, the oven will start immediately. The oven will signal when finished. and turn off automatically How to Use Delay Start The Delay Start feature allows you to program your oven to begin cooking at a preset time of day--up to a 12-hour delay. Step 1: Touch DELAY START pad. Step 2: Enter the time you want the oven to start. (Be sure your microwave oven clock shows the correct time of day.) Step 3: Enter your desired cooking program. will show the time you entered. The time Step of day4: may Touch be displayed START pad. by The touching displaythe CLOCK pad. The oven will automatically start at the desired time. How to Use Reminder The Reminder feature can be used like an alarm clock, without starting the oven. Example: It is 7 a.m. and you must remember to leave for a dentist appointment at 10 a.m. Step 1: Touch DELAY START pad. Step 2: Enter the time you want the oven to remind you. (Be sure your microwave oven clock shows the correct time of day. The reminder time can be set up to 12 hours later.) Step 3: Touch START pad. now The set at reminder the time is you _ F_" i"_ programmed, and will I'_ 1[ I O signal you at that time with a beeping sound until you open the door or touch the CLEAR/OFF pad. The display will show "REM" until the oven door is opened or CLEAR/OFF is touched. The REMinder time may be displayed by touching the DELAY START pad. The time-of-day may be displayed by touching the CLOCK pad. The Sound Level Feature Add 30 Seconds The Sound Level Feature lets you change the sound level of the oven beeper. To set the beeper sound level: Step 1: Touch the SOUND LEVEL pad. Step 2: Touch 0 for No Sound, 1 for Soft, 2 for Normal or 3 for Loud. When you touch each number pad the oven will beep at the volume that you have selected. Step 3: When you have selected your desired sound level, touch the START pad. The Add 30 Seconds feature provides a convenient way to extend cooking time by 30 seconds while the oven timer is counting down. It will add 30 seconds to the time shown each time the pad is touched. This pad may also be used as an express cook for 30 seconds of cooking. No need to touch START, the oven will start immediately. 15

16 DEFROSTING BY TIME Time Defrost (Power Level 3) Time Defrost is designed for speedy thawing of frozen food and is one of the great advantages of a microwave oven. Use the Time Defrost setting to quickly thaw foods such as bread, rolls, vegetables, fruits and frozen dinners. The Auto Defrost setting is preferred for meat and poultry because the oven sets the defrosting time and power levels for you. Power Level 3 is automatically set when you press TIME DEFROST pad, but you may change this for more flexibility. See the Defrosting Guide for defrosting help. How to Change Power Level 1.PressTIMEDEFROST.mloz& dl dm 2. Select defrosting time. 3.PressPOWER LEVEL.D[ZIDDD 4. Select desired power level Press START. To become better acquainted with the defrost function, defrost a 10 oz. package of frozen strawberries by following the steps below. Step 1: Place a package of frozen strawberries in the oven and close door. Be sure package contains no metal. Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST. Step 3: Select one half of the total defrosting time recommended. For example, touch pads 4, 0 and 0 for 4 minutes. completed, the oven signals and flashes Step "End," 4: then Touchautomatically START. When shuts theoff. cycle is Step 5: Turn the package over, close the door and repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set remaining half of defrosting time. Touch START. Step 6: When the oven signals and flashes "End," open the door, remove the package and separate strawberries to finish defrosting. Defrosting Tips Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be defrosted in the package. Tightly closed packages should be slit, pierced or vented, AFTER food has partially defrosted, as directed by package. Plastic storage containers should be at least partially uncovered. Family-size, prepackaged frozen dinners can be defrosted and microwaved. If the food is in a foil container, transfer it to a microwave-safe dish. For even defrosting, some foods need to be broken up or separated part of the way through the defrosting time. Foods that spoil easily, such as milk, eggs, fish, stuffings, poultry and pork should not be allowed to sit out for more than one hour after defrosting. Room temperature promotes the growth of hm'mful bacteria. Check the Defrosting Guide for other defrosting tips. Questions and Answers Q. When I press START, 1 hear a dull thumping noise. What is it? A. This sound is normal. It is letting you know the magnetron is in operation. 16 Q. Can 1 defrost small items in a hurry? A. Yes, but they will need more frequent attention than usual. Raise the power level after entering the time by touching the desired power level pad. Power Level 7 cuts the total defrosting time in about 1/2; Power Level 10 cuts the total defrosting time to approximately 1/3. During either, rotate or stir food frequently.

17 COOKING BY TEMPERATURE Internal temperature is the best test of doneness for many foods. Use Temp Cook!Hold to cook a variety of foods to the desired finished food temperature. The Micro Cook setting is recommended for batters, doughs, frozen foods and foods which are difficult to cook precisely with the probe. Temp Cook/Hold takes the guesswork out of cooking because the oven automatically switches to "Hold" setting after reaching the preset food temperature and maintains that temperature until you touch the CLEAR/OFF pad. NOTE: Oven automatically switches to "Hold" when preset food temperature is reached. The Temperature Probe The temperature probe is a food thermometer that gauges the internal temperature of your food. Use the probe when you want to Convection Cook or Combination Cook to a preferred internal temperature. (Its appearance may vary from picture shown.) The probe must be used when using Temp Cook/Hold or Combination Roast. To use the probe properly, follow directions in the Combination Roasting section. Handle Cable ff / Sensor How to Temp Cook a Rolled Beef Rib Roast to Medium Step 1: Insert temperature probe and attach probe securely in oven wall. Close the door. Step 2: Touch TEMP COOK/HOLD pad. Step 3: Touch 1,6 and 0 for 160 F. Step 4: Touch POWER LEVEL pad. Touch 5 for medium power. Step 5: Touch the START pad. If internal temperature of the roast is less than 90 F, display will show "COOL"; if temperature is 90 F or above, display shows temperature counting up. Step 6: When 160 F is reached, the oven will sound and display "Hold." The oven will then hold the temperature for up to one hour. Step 7: Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad to stop the cycle. Step 8: Remove probe and food from the oven. Cooking Tips Use a lower power level; foods will heat more evenly though requiring more time. Be sure frozen food has been completely defrosted before inserting probe. Probe may break off if used in frozen foods. Cover foods loosely for moisture control and quick, even heating. Insert the probe horizontally into the center meaty area not touching bone or fat. Make sure the handle does not touch the food or top or sides of the oven. Questions and Answers Q. Why did "PROBE" flash on the display? A. "PROBE" will flash if you don't seat the cable end of the probe securely into the receptacle in the oven wall or if you touch the TEMP COOK/HOLD pad and forget to use the probe. Q. Can 1 leave my probe in the oven if it's not inserted in food? A. No, if it touches the oven wall, it may damage the oven. 17

18 AUTO DEFROST Auto Defrost With the Auto Defrost feature, the oven automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels for you. Use the Auto Defrost Guide. Enter the food weight in pounds and tenths of a pound (see Conversion Guide below). Then touch START pad. The oven calculates defrosting time and changes power levels during defrosting to give even defrosting results. How to Set Auto Defrost Before you begin, check the Auto Defrost Guide located in this section. It shows minimum and maximum food weights for a variety of foods. You will need to know your food weight before setting Auto Defrost. Step 1: Remove food from package, place in oven on microwave-safe dish and close door. Step 2: Touch AUTO DEFROST pad. Step 3: Enter weight. For example, touch number pads 1 and 2 for weight of 1.2 pounds (1 pound, 3 ounces). See Conversion Guide below. After approximately 5 seconds "START" flashes. defrost time counting down. Step 4: Touch START pad. Display shows Twice during defrosting, I I the oven beeps 4 times ] and TURn flashes. T' '[_,o._, Follow the directions I [_l in the Auto Defrost I Guide for what to do at the first and second signal. Then close the door and touch START pad. When defrosting time is completed, "End" flashes and oven beeps 4 times. "End" remains on display and oven beeps every minute until door is opened or CLEAR/OFF pad is touched. Stand Time Conversion Guide After Auto Defrosting, meat needs to stand in order to let the inside defrost. You may take the food out of the oven if you wish. Stand time recommendations are given in the Auto Defrost Guide. If the weight of food is stated in pounds and ounces, the ounces must be converted to tenths (. 1) of a pound. Ounces Pounds

19 AUTO DEFROST GUIDE RECOMMENDED FOODS MIN.-MAX. WEIGHT FIRST SIGNAL SECOND SIGNAL STAND TIME Chops Frankfurters, Ground Meat Beef Patties Roast Ribs Sausage lbs lbs lbs lbs lbs lbs. TUlTI over. Separate. Turn Turn over. over. Turn over shield. Turn over. and Separate and shield where necessary. Remove pieces. defrosted Remove defrosted areas and break apart. Separate Shield patties. if necessary. 5 minutes 2 minutes 5 minutes 5 minutes 30 minutes Remove defrosted 5 minutes pieces. Shield if necessary. Steak lbs. TUlTI over. 5 minutes Stew lbs. Turn over and Separate and remove 5 minutes separate. defrosted pieces. Whole Chicken lbs. Turn over and shield. Turn over and shield. 10 minutes; run cold water in cavity. Turkey (breast Breast side up) lbs. TUlTI over. Shield where necessary. 20 minutes; run cold water in cavity. Chicken Pieces WulTl over. Separate defrosted and remove pieces. 5 minutes Cornish Hens (whole) Remove wrapper and turn over. 10 minutes; run cold water in cavity. Coruish Hens (split) lbs. Turn over. 5 minutes Fish Fillets lbs. TUlTI over. Separate and remove defrosted pieces. 5 minutes Shrimp, Scallops lbs. Separate. Separate and remove defrosted pieces. 5 minutes Whole Fish lbs. Turn over and shield tail and head. 5 minutes; Hold under cold running water. Edges or thin areas of meat will defrost more rapidly than other areas. After first or second signal, shield warm areas with small pieces of foil. 19

20 SENSOR POPCORN NOTE: Do NOT use the metal shelf with the Sensor Popcorn program. NOTE: Do not use this feature twice in succession on the same food portion--it may result in severely overcooked or burnt food. The Sensor Popcorn feature is designed to be used only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to 3.5 ounces. Step 1: Remove the outer wrapper from the microwave popcorn. Step 2: Open oven door and place package of popcorn in the center of the oven floor as directed by the package instructions. Close oven door. After the popcorn sensor detects steam, the oven signals and displays remaining cooking time needed. Step 4: When cooking is completed, the oven signals and flashes "End." Open the door and remove the popcorn. pad. No need to touch START the oven Step 3: Touch SENSOR POPCORN will start immediately. Lr '"1 w Po II In f Ea COOK TIME,'._- -,n d If food is undercooked after the countdown use MICRO COOK for additional cooking time. How to Adjust the Sensor Popcorn Program to Provide a Shorter or Longer Cook Time If your favorite popcorn is not completely popped, there is a simple adjustment you can make. Touch the SENSOR POPCORN pad. (The oven will start immediately.) Then ["_"_['_+ I Q touch number pad 9. A plus sign will appear on the display beside the word "POP." The plus sign indicates 20 seconds more cooking time is being provided. Questions and Answers Q. I opened the door to check on the popcorn and "Error" appeared on the display. Why? A. The Sensor Popcorn program first detects steam and then switches to Micro Cook. If you open the door while "POP" is displayed, "Error" will appem: Close the door, touch CLEAR/OFF and begin again. You may open the door when "End" appears on display. If your favorite popcorn is overcooked, there is a simple adjustment you can make. Touch the SENSOR POPCORN pad. (The oven will start immediately.) Then ["_J'"_['_ LJ "" touch number pad 1. A minus sign will appear on the display beside the word "POP." The minus sign indicates 20 seconds less cooking time is being provided. Q. Can I use regular popcorn with the Sensor Popcorn feature in my microwave oven? A. No. This automatic function is designed to be used only with prepackaged microwave popcorn. Q. When 1 touched the POPCORN pad, the oven signaled and "HOT" appeared in the display, and the feature would not operate. Why? A. If the temperature inside the oven is greater than 200, the sensor will not operate properly as the oven does not allow the sensor cooking feature to be used. NOTE: Do not use this feature twice in succession on the same food portion--it may result in severely overcooked or burnt food. The Sensor Beverage program makes it simple to heat a cup of hot chocolate or other beverage. Use a cup that has no metal decoration and is microwave-safe (refer to the Microwaving Tips section). SENSOR BEVERAGE Touch SENSOR BEVERAGE pad. No need to touch START, the oven will start immediately. The oven will signal when finished. and turn off automatically CAUTION: Beverages heated with the Sensor Beverage feature may be quite hot. Remove the container with care. If food is undmvooked after the countdown use 20 MICRO COOK for additional cooking time.

21 SENSOR REHEAT Sensor Reheat is designed for reheating single serving sizes of previously prepared foods. With many leftovers, there is no need to look up reheating times in a cookbook or to rely on guesswork. By actually sensing the steam that escapes as food heats, this feature automatically adjusts the oven's heating time to various types and amounts of precooked food. Because all cooking containers must be covered during automatic reheating, this feature is best with foods you want to steam or retain moisture. NOTE: Do NOT use the metal shelf with Sensor Reheat. NOTE: Do not use this feature twice in succession on the same food portion--it may result in severely overcooked or burnt food. Foods Recommended Foods Not Recmmnended A wide variety of previously prepared foods including leftovers can be reheated using this feature. Reheat is recommended for single servings of food or plates of leftovers. Bread products, foods that must be reheated uncovered, foods that require constant attention, foods calling for a dry look or crisp surface after reheating should not be reheated using this feature. It is best to use Micro Cook. Easy to Use Simply touch the SENSOR REHEAT pad. No need to touch START, immediately. Example: "RHEAT" and "FOOD" are displayed. the oven will start Place covered food in oven. Touch SENSOR REHEAT pad. No need to touch START, the oven will start immediately. II FOOD E II Keep Door Closed Do not open the oven door while the word "RHEAT" is displayed--steam escaping from the oven can affect reheating performance. If the door is opened, close the door and touch START immediately. Beep sounds when steam is sensed and "RHEAT" is replaced by time counting down. Rotate or stir food if necessary. Close door and touch :2 c 7 FOOD START to finish heating. When done, oven displays "End" and beeps every minute until door is opened or CLEAR/OFF is touched. If food is not hot enough after the countdown use MICRO COOK for additional reheating time. Questions & Answers Q. If my food is not completely reheated after using Sensor Reheat, what should I do? A. Use Micro Cook to reheat for additional time until desired temperature is reached. Q. What ifl don't fully cover the dish in Sensor Reheat? A. Oven senses steam too quickly, which shortens the reheating time and leaves food too cool. Cover tightly and reset Sensor Reheat. 21